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MY Non-Black Privilege

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:June 8, 2020
Post category:Family Dynamics The Scapegoat's Perspective Trauma

I was born with un-white skin, a foreign name, one Middle Eastern Muslim parent, and one Agnostic Jewish parent. Later, bussed across town to the “black school” in the name…

Becoming Whole After Decades of Dis-Integration

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:May 5, 2020
Post category:The Scapegoat's Perspective

I am… According to MBTI, an ISFJ Enneagram: almost equally #8 and #4 (UPDATE: after taking the paid test at Ian Morgan Cron, I lean more toward #8) On the cusp…

How I Used To Be

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:April 13, 2020
Post category:Acceptance dirty secrets Faith Mindful Parenting Self-Love Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

For much of my life I treasured, even sought, the opportunity to align with one person (squee –closeness, right?) against another for any reason at all-- instant, cheap, and easy bond. I…

Serves You Right

Post author:Magda Gee
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Acceptance addiction dirty secrets Faith Intimacy Mindful Parenting Self-Love Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

In my family of origin, people seemed to get ranked by intellect and like mindedness (or different mindedness). There were decent people(worthy of kindness and respect) -- highly credentialed and like minded.…